A final gallop through the Blade Runneresque Osaka streets. Complete with their eye popping manga advertisements.

A final look at the eye watering colour combos and indecipherable store fronts.

A final forced pose by the man next to unidentifiable meat products . . .

And of course, it wouldn’t be my blog without a final “stick your head through that”!!

Farewell Japan it has been beyond a blast! From school girls with ninja swords, lightening speed bullet trains, delicate Geisha and serene temples.

Everyday was an incredible assault on the senses, a delight to the eyes, ears and heart.

We’ve seen futuristic metropolis with neon towers reaching to the heavens, rang heavy bells in lonely rural temples, bowed to drivers while crossing the road, seen the horrors of war and the promise of the future.

We’d move there in a heartbeat and as soon as we’ve scraped together enough money we’ll be back with bells on! Till then, sayounara Japan!!

* It is HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS IS THE LAST EVER POST ABOUT JAPAN . . . .*